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Tristan Gaebler
6,204 PointsBattle of the web frameworks
I'm kinda hearing a lot about Node vs Rails vs Django. I have asked previous question about these, but they were separate. Just wanted to ask if anyone had any preferences or experience with these frameworks and there languages.
What's the best for making a blog? I also want to make a netflix/twitch kinda thing. Can any of these accomplish that?
Don't start a war, I just want some input from people who have used these
Thanks
3 Answers
Dustin Matlock
33,856 PointsHi Tristan, I put together collection of links to maybe help answer your question here. By the way, some of these are platforms, and some are web frameworks.
JavaScript Frameworks / Platforms, Django, Ruby on Rails and More
- Google Trends: angularjs, backbonejs, emberjs, ruby on rails, nodejs - Worldwide, Past 12 months
- JavaScript Frameworks: AngularJS, Meteor, Backbone, Express or plain NodeJs? When to use each one?
- Should I Use Ruby on Rails or Node.js For My Next Project/Startup?
- Getting Started with Node.js for the Rails Developer
- Django vs Rails vs Node.js vs Code Igniter/YII? Which is better?
- Which framework should I learn Django or Node.js? Why?
- node.js vs. Django
- Why I switched to Node.js
Andrew Chalkley
Treehouse Guest TeacherUltimately you can build almost anything in anything. There are techniques and technologies you use in tandem with a Framework to give it qualities of other languages or frameworks.
The important thing is to make something that works for the user and use the right tool*s* for the job.
Dustin Matlock
33,856 PointsHey Tristan, I went ahead and changed the topic to development tools. Seemed appropriate, and maybe you'll even get some more responses. I'm not sure I'd call it a battle since they're each a little different. I'm a big node.js fan and have been experimenting with Ghost for a blogging platform. You might even throw angularJS into your list here. But I think you'll be happy to hear that Treehouse has courses coming very soon on Django, Node, and Angular!
This may not have answered your question, but I'm going to tag Andrew Chalkley, Dave McFarland, and Joy Kesten.
Maybe we can get some suggestions or advice on what these frameworks are used best for, or even how they are different, and opinions about them.
Tristan Gaebler
6,204 PointsThanks for the comment. I threw in battle because it sounded catchy in my head. It's really hard for a newbie to figure out what the right direction is. Thank you for telling me about the upcoming courses. Could you explain what you like about node. Please no comparing to others, just want you straight forward experience with node. Thanks so much dustin!
James Barnett
39,199 PointsJames Barnett
39,199 PointsIt's worth noting that ...
Node.js is a platform and not a Web Framework. Express (or Meteor) are Frameworks on top of Node.js